The mass communication major offers students a wide liberal arts background and a core of communications courses that prepare students for either graduate school or entry level positions in the media industry. Mass Communication majors follow a curriculum designed to allow students to concentrate in one of three areas of mass communication: print journalism, broadcasting or public relations.
In addition to satisfying the goals of the core curriculum, the mass communication program is designed to:
- prepare students for entry-level positions in media industries and media-based positions in other industries and areas of employment;
- prepare students to pursue advanced degrees in communications fields, and to qualify for entry into certain professional schools;
- develop students who have the flexibility and adaptability to compete in a changing job market; and,
- develop students who demonstrate responsible, ethical attitudes toward the role of media and toward media professions.
Students primarily interested in broadcasting may prepare video projects in the department's television studio for cablecast over XTV and become members of X Radio. Those who wish to pursue careers in print media can earn valuable experience on the Xavier Herald, the only student newspaper from a Historically Black College that is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press Hall of Fame. Students interested in public relations or a related career can edit, design and write for The Communicator. Students also have the opportunity to complete internships at media outlets such as a radio or television station, newspaper, magazine, or an advertising or public relations agency. Students are expected to compile a portfolio for use in their job search following graduation.
CONCENTRATIONS IN MASS COMMUNICATION
Mass Communication majors take four Mass Communication core courses in the curriculum during their freshman and sophomore years. At the end of the spring semester in the sophomore year, each major must declare an area of concentration: print, broadcasting or public relations. Students will follow the program for their area of concentration until they complete the major.
PROGRAM IN MASS COMMUNICATION – BROADCASTING |
Freshman Year |
Semester Hours |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
| Mass Communication 1100 |
3 |
|
Intro. to Mass Communication |
| Mass Communication 1200 |
|
3 |
Principles of Visual Media |
| Speech Communication 1010 |
3 |
|
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
| English 1010-1020 |
3 |
3 |
Comp & Rhetoric/Comp & Lit. |
| History 1030-1040 |
3 |
3 |
World Civilizations |
| Mathematics 1010 |
|
3 |
Modern Math |
| Social Science |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Natural Science |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
| Physical Education |
1 |
|
Activity Course or Test |
| |
16 |
15 |
|
Sophomore Year |
| Mass Communication 2222 |
3 |
|
Writing for Print Media |
| Mass Communication 2500 |
|
3 |
Writing for Radio/TV |
| Speech Communication Elective |
3 |
|
Speech Communication Elective |
| English 2010 |
3 |
|
World Literature |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
| Foreign Language |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Philosophy |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Theology |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Minor |
|
3 |
|
| |
18 |
15 |
|
Junior Year |
| Mass Communication 3190 |
3 |
|
Fundamentals of TV Production |
| Mass Communication 2530 or 2950 |
|
3 |
Fundamentals Of Audio Prod. or Announcing |
| Mass Communication 3210 |
|
3 |
TV News Gthrng & Rptng |
| Mass Communication 3600 |
3 |
|
Intro. to Mass Comm. Research |
| Speech Communication 3040 |
3 |
|
Small Group Communication |
| African American Studies |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Natural Science |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Social Sciences |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Minor |
6 |
|
|
| Free electives |
|
3 |
|
| |
15 |
18 |
|
Senior Year |
| Mass Communication 3500 |
3 |
|
Media Criticism |
| Mass Communication 4430 |
|
3 |
Media Law and Ethics |
| Mass Communication 4010 or 4020 |
|
|
Producing TV Newscasts or |
| Mass Communication** |
3 |
3 |
TV Program Production |
| Mass Communication Elective* |
|
|
Internship or Practicum** |
| Mass Communication 4999 |
|
3 |
See Below* |
| Philosophy |
3 |
0 |
Senior Comprehensives |
| Minor |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
| Free Electives |
3 |
6 |
|
| |
|
2 |
|
| |
15 |
17 |
|
* To complete this requirement, students may choose one of the following: MSCM 2580, MSCM 3101, MSCM 3650, MSCM 3831, MSCM 4131, 4132, 4133, MSCM 4400, or MSCM 4520.
**To complete this requirement, students may choose one of the following: Internship (MSCM 4410), 3 semester hours of P.R. Practicum (MSCM 2007, 3007, 4007), 3 semester hours of Newspaper Practicum (MSCM 2008, 3008, 4008), or 3 semester hours of Broadcast Practicum (MSCM 2009, 3009, 4009).
Summary |
| African American Studies |
3 |
Philosophy |
6 |
| English |
9 |
Physical Education |
1 |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
Social Sciences |
6 |
| Foreign Language |
6 |
Speech Communication |
9 |
| History |
6 |
Theology |
6 |
| Mass Communication |
39 |
Free Electives |
8 |
| Mathematics |
3 |
Minor |
18 |
| Natural Sciences |
6 |
Total Semester Hours |
129 |
Program in Communication - Print |
Freshman Year |
Semester Hours |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
| Mass Communication 1100 |
3 |
|
Intro. to Mass Communication |
| Mass Communication 1200 |
|
3 |
Principles of Visual Media |
| Speech Communication 1010 |
3 |
|
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
| English 1010-1020 |
3 |
3 |
Comp & Rhetoric/Comp & Lit. |
| History 1030-1040 |
3 |
3 |
World Civilizations |
| Mathematics 1010 |
|
3 |
Modern Math |
| Social Science |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Natural Science |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
| Physical Education |
1 |
|
Activity Course or Test |
| |
16 |
15 |
|
Sophomore Year |
| Mass Communication 2222 |
3 |
|
Writing for Print Media |
| Mass Communication 2500 |
|
3 |
Writing for Radio/TV |
| Speech Communication Elective |
3 |
|
Speech Communication Elective |
| English 2010 |
3 |
|
World Literature |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
| Foreign Language |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Philosophy |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Theology |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Minor |
|
3 |
|
| |
18 |
15 |
|
Junior Year |
| Mass Communication 3150 |
3 |
|
News Editing |
| Mass Communication 3211 or 3400 |
|
3 |
Editorial Pract. or Desktop Pub. |
| Mass Communication 3250 |
|
3 |
News Reporting |
| Mass Communication 3600 |
3 |
|
Intro. to Mass Comm. Research |
| Speech Communication 3040 |
3 |
|
Small Group Communication |
| African American Studies |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Natural Science |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
| Social Sciences |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Minor |
3 |
3 |
|
| Free electives |
3 |
|
|
| |
18 |
15 |
|
Senior Year |
| Mass Communication 3500 |
3 |
|
Media Criticism |
| Mass Communication 4430 |
|
3 |
Media Law and Ethics |
| Mass Communication 4000 |
|
3 |
Feature Writing |
| Mass Communication** |
3 |
|
Internship or Practicum** |
| Mass Communication Elective* |
|
3 |
See Below* |
| Mass Communication 4999 |
|
0 |
Senior Comprehensives |
| Philosophy |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
| Minor |
3 |
6 |
|
| Free Electives |
3 |
2 |
|
| |
15 |
17 |
|
* To complete this requirement, students may choose one of the following: MSCM 2580, MSCM 3101, MSCM 3650, MSCM 3831, MSCM 4131, 4132, 4133, MSCM 4400, or MSCM 4520.
**To complete this requirement, students may choose one of the following: Internship (MSCM 4410), 3 semester hours of P.R. Practicum (MSCM 2007, 3007, 4007), 3 semester hours of Newspaper Practicum (MSCM 2008, 3008, 4008), or 3 semester hours of Broadcast Practicum (MSCM 2009, 3009, 4009).
Summary |
| African American Studies |
3 |
Philosophy |
6 |
| English |
9 |
Physical Education |
1 |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
Social Sciences |
6 |
| Foreign Language |
6 |
Speech Communication |
9 |
| History |
6 |
Theology |
6 |
| Mass Communication |
39 |
Free Electives |
8 |
| Mathematics |
3 |
Minor |
18 |
| Natural Sciences |
6 |
Total Semester Hours |
129 |
Program in Mass Communication - Public Relations |
| FRESHMAN YEAR |
| Semester Hours |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
| Mass Communication 1100 |
3 |
|
Intro. to Mass Communication |
| Mass Communication 1200 |
|
3 |
Principles of Visual Media |
| Speech Communication 1010 |
3 |
|
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
| English 1010-1020 |
3 |
3 |
Comp & Rhetoric/Comp & Lit. |
| History 1030-1040 |
3 |
3 |
World Civilizations |
| Mathematics 1010 |
|
3 |
Modern Math |
| Social Science |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Natural Science |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
| Physical Education |
1 |
|
Activity Course or Test |
| |
16 |
15 |
|
Sophomore Year |
| Mass Communication 2222 |
3 |
|
Writing for Print Media |
| Mass Communication 2500 |
|
3 |
Writing for Radio/TV |
| Speech Communication Elective |
3 |
|
Speech Communication Elective |
| English 2010 |
3 |
|
World Literature |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
| Foreign Language |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Philosophy |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Theology |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Minor |
|
3 |
|
| |
18 |
15 |
|
Junior Year |
| Mass Communication 2030 |
3 |
|
Principles of Public Relations |
| Mass Communication 3150, 3400, or 4200 |
|
3 |
News Editing, Desktop Pub., or Int. Comm. For Public Relations |
| Mass Communication 3060 |
|
3 |
Writing for Public Relations |
| Mass Communication 3600 |
3 |
|
Intro. to Mass Comm. Research |
| Speech Communication 3040 |
3 |
|
Small Group Communication |
| African American Studies |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Natural Science |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Social Sciences |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Minor |
6 |
|
|
| Free electives |
|
3 |
|
| |
15 |
18 |
|
Senior Year |
| Mass Communication 3500 |
3 |
|
Media Criticism |
| Mass Communication 4430 |
|
3 |
Media Law and Ethics |
| Mass Communication 4060 |
|
3 |
Public Relations Campaigns |
| Mass Communication** |
3 |
|
Internship or Practicum** |
| Mass Communication Elective* |
|
3 |
See Below* |
| Mass Communication 4999 |
|
0 |
Senior Comprehensives |
| Philosophy |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
| Minor |
3 |
6 |
|
| Free Electives |
3 |
2 |
|
| |
15 |
17 |
|
* To complete this requirement, students may choose one of the following: MSCM 2580, MSCM 3101, MSCM 3650, MSCM 3831, MSCM 4131, 4132, 4133, MSCM 4400, or MSCM 4520.
**To complete this requirement, students may choose one of the following: Internship (MSCM 4410), 3 semester hours of P.R. Practicum (MSCM 2007, 3007, 4007), 3 semester hours of Newspaper Practicum (MSCM 2008, 3008, 4008), or 3 semester hours of Broadcast Practicum (MSCM 2009, 3009, 4009).
Summary |
Semester Hours |
Semester Hours |
| African American Studies |
3 |
Philosophy |
6 |
| English |
9 |
Physical Education |
1 |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
Social Sciences |
6 |
| Foreign Language |
6 |
Speech Communication |
9 |
| History |
6 |
Theology |
6 |
| Mass Communication |
39 |
Free Electives |
8 |
| Mathematics |
3 |
Minor |
18 |
| Natural Sciences |
6 |
Total Semester Hours |
129 |
PROGRAM IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY
Speech pathology is the study of human communication -- its normal development, its disorders, and strategies for prevention. The speech-language pathologist, by evaluating the speech and language of children and adults, determines whether communication problems exist and decides the best method of treatment. Audiology is the study of normal and defective hearing. The audiologist strives to prevent hearing loss, aids in diagnosing problems, and recommends habilitation and rehabilitation techniques that range from the use of hearing aids to lip reading and/or manual communication.
In addition to satisfying the goals of the Core Curriculum, this program is designed to:
- provide adequate preparation for entry into a graduate program in speech-language pathology or audiology;
- provide students with an experiential learning situation (observations and clinical practicum) to facilitate transference of their theoretical knowledge into the practical situation; and
- instill values of professionalism and awareness of providing service to others.
Xavier University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology/ Audiology. Students should be aware that a masters degree is required for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for licensure in most states.
Program in Speech Pathology |
Freshman Year |
Semester Hours |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
| Speech Communication 1010 |
3 |
|
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
| Biology 1030/1030L |
|
3 |
General Biology |
| English 1010-1020 |
3 |
3 |
Comp & Rhetoric/Comp Lit. |
| Foreign Language |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
| History 1030-1040 |
3 |
3 |
World Civilizations |
| Mathematics 1010-1020 |
3 |
3 |
Modern Math/Basic Statistics |
| Physical Education |
|
1 |
Activity Course or Test |
| |
15 |
16 |
|
Sophomore Year |
| Speech Pathology 1320 |
3 |
|
Intro. Communication Disorders |
| Speech Pathology 2340 |
4 |
|
Anatomy & Physiology of Speech & Hearing Mech. |
| Speech Pathology 2310 |
|
3 |
Phonetics |
| Speech Pathology 2500 |
|
3 |
Speech & Hearing Science |
| Speech Pathology 2730 |
|
3 |
Normal Language Development |
| African American Studies |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
| English 2010 |
3 |
|
World Literature I |
| Fine Arts |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Philosophy |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Theology |
3 |
|
Core Requirement |
| Minor |
|
3 |
|
| |
16 |
18 |
|
Junior Year |
| Speech Pathology 2760 |
3 |
|
Methods & Materials |
| Speech Pathology 2920 |
3 |
|
Articulation Disorders |
| Speech Pathology 3335 |
3 |
|
Audiology |
| Speech Pathology 3535 |
|
3 |
Hearing Testing |
| Speech Pathology 4010 |
|
3 |
Language Disorders |
| Philosophy |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Social Sciences |
3 |
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Theology |
|
3 |
Core Requirement |
| Minor |
3 |
3 |
|
| Free Electives |
3 |
|
|
| |
18 |
18 |
|
Senior Year |
| Speech Pathology 3340 |
3 |
|
Aural Rehabilitation |
| Speech Pathology 3560 |
|
3 |
Fluency Disorders |
| Speech Pathology 4320 |
|
3 |
Voice Disorders |
| Speech Pathology 4601P |
2 |
|
Clinical Practicum in Speech Path. |
| Speech Pathology 4601A |
1 |
|
Advanced Clinical Practicum |
| Speech Pathology 4602P or 4602A |
|
2 |
Clinical Practicum in Speech Path. or Clinical Pract. in Audiology |
| Speech Pathology 4999 |
|
0 |
Senior Comprehensives |
| Free electives |
2 |
3 |
|
| Minor |
6 |
3 |
|
| |
14 |
14 |
|
Summary |
| Semester Hours |
Semester Hours |
| African American Studies |
3 |
Physical Education |
1 |
| Biology |
3 |
Social Sciences |
6 |
| English |
9 |
Speech Communication |
3 |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
Speech Pathology |
45 |
| Foreign Language |
6 |
Theology |
6 |
| History |
6 |
Free Electives |
8 |
| Mathematics |
6 |
Minor |
18 |
| Philosophy |
6 |
Total Semester Hours |
129 |
